can the new FOundation Models analyze PDFs?
Asked on 06/11/2025
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The new Foundation Models framework introduced by Apple at WWDC does not specifically mention the capability to analyze PDFs. The framework is designed to enhance app features with on-device intelligence, such as generating content, summarizing text, and analyzing user input. However, there is no explicit mention of PDF analysis in the provided context. If you are interested in text extraction or summarization, these capabilities are part of the framework, but they are not specifically tied to PDFs. For more detailed information, you might want to explore the session Meet the Foundation Models framework.

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